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panic-buying

Editorial 5 years ago

Securing daily necessities

In times of uncertainty, it is good to set rules because rules provide a sense of order and control. The government also needs to be clear in explaining any new rules and why they are important in the fight against the virus.

National 5 years ago

COVID-19: Police impose limits on staple food purchases amid panic buying

The task force will limit every customer to a maximum of 10 kilograms of rice, 2 kg of sugar, 4 liters of vegetable oil and 2 boxes of instant noodles.

World 5 years ago

Don't call 911 for toilet paper, asks Oregon police

"Just don't call 9-1-1. We cannot bring you toilet paper."

Opinion 5 years ago

PREMIUM
My, my, my, my… corona! Or Dante's 'Inferno'?

Trouble is, Indonesians tend to overreact when they shouldn’t and underreact when they should react.

World 5 years ago

On a roll: The psychology behind toilet paper panic

"People feel the need to do something to keep themselves and their family safe, because what else can they do apart from wash their hands and self-isolate?"

World 5 years ago

British supermarkets' plea to shoppers - stop panic buying

Britain's food retailers appealed to shoppers on Sunday to stop panic buying during the coronavirus outbreak, saying purchasing more than they need would mean others will be left without.

Health 5 years ago

COVID-19: Not all hand sanitizers work against it – here’s what you should use

With shortages leading some people to try and make their own hand sanitizers, it’s also important to know these might not be as effective as commercially available products.